Prints and Photographs and Bookplates

Falco Pygargus the Hen-Harrier – Fine Copperplate engraving by Susemihl – Published c1800

Original and striking hand-coloured copper engraving of a young female Hen Harrier by Johann Conrad Susemihl (1767-1847).
Published in Darmmstadt as part of a progressive work “Teutsche Ornithologie oder Naturgeschichte … between 1797 and 1810.

The execution of this massive work was a family affair with Johann being assisted by his children Eduard and Emilie and his brother Johann Theodor. The superior quality and scale of these engravings makes them highly sought after.

Paper size 50cm by 34cm … the engraved impression is 34cm by 25cm …

Price $180.00 unframed … enquire about framing options if you wish … click on me to see me all!

The beautiful dignified Harrier by Susemihl

$180.00

Updating cart…

Red Kangaroo – Rene Primevere Lesson – Published Paris in 1838

Original hand coloured copper engraving of the Red Kangaroo produced for Rene Primevere Lesson (1794-1849) for his extension of the great natural history work originally produced by Count Buffon. They were published in Paris in 1838. Lesson participated as doctor and naturalist in the Duperry voyage round the world on board La Coquille (1822-1825).

This is engraved using the painstaking stipple technique with each hair etched one after the other … look around the outside of the kangaroo image.

The Red Kangaroo is Australia’s largest kangaroo, largest mammal and the world’s largest living marsupial. It inhabits the whole of the central area of Australia avoiding only the fertile regions around the coast.

Price $160.00 unframed – if you would like it framed – enquire

The big Red Kangaroo in a fairly contemplative pose.

$160.00

Updating cart…

La Fumee Noire – Gazette du Bon Ton Pochoir – Ludvik Strimple – 1914

A beautiful “Pochoir”, La Fumee Noire (Black Smoke), by Ludvik Strimple for the Paris Gazette du Bon Ton in March 1914. An early pochoir.

Illustrating fashion designs by John Redfern (English, 1853 – 1929) – an evening dress in silver and gold lame, the tunic made of green muslin with sable and lace.

Ludvik Strimple [1880-1937] was a Czech born in Prague he followed many Czech artists to Paris where he produced illustrations for Kipling and H. G. Wells and often took the name Louis. His work is heavily influenced by fashion trends this Art Deco style flapper beauty for Gazette du Bon Ton is no surprise.

Later in life he became immersed in Czech politics and held senior positions in Government administration..

Price $140.00 unframed … ask if you wish it framed.

Striking elegant provocative stylish pochoir by the talented Strimple

$140.00

Updating cart…

Buffon’s Natural History – 180 Hand Coloured Plates in 31 Volumes – Paris 1827

Oeuvres Completes de Buffon – Mises en order er Precedees d’une Notice Historique Par M.A. Richard Professor Agrege a la Faculte de Medecine de Paris; Suives de Deux Volumes sur les Progress des Sciences Physiques er Naturelles Depuis la mort de Buffon par M. le Baron Cuvier Secretaire Perpetuel de l’Academie Royale des Sciences.

Published by Chez Baudouin Freres and Chez N Delangle Paris in 1827. A full set less volume 8 which is purely narrative – all of the 180 magnificent hand coloured plates are present.

Lavishly bound in full polished tree calf with wide gilt floral design around front and back boards, gilt rolled on board edging, gilt design to spine, with each volume carrying separate black leather title and volume labels themselves gilt styles, marbled endpapers.

Some scuffing and wear to the leather boards and internally occasional foxing and browning and offsetting. On the whole, a handsome set with superior shelf presence – see images – more can be supplied in request – no issue.

Buffon with every hand coloured plate present

$1,590.00

Updating cart…

Kim Philby and other Russian Spy Celebrities – Russian Stamp Set 1990

A complete set of five mint stamps issued in Russia in 1990.

Each with a portrait of a member of the espionage elite. Rodolf Abel (1903-1971); Konon Molody (1922-1970); Vaupshascov (1899-1976); Kudrya (1912-1942) and …

“was he, or wasn’t he?” Harold “Kim” Philby.

Nicknamed “Kim” after the Rudyard Kipling boy hero spy – should have been a clue!

If you don’t know who Kim Philby is we are guessing you won’t want to buy this set …

Postage likely to be reduced on final billing.

Unusual item for those undercover agents out there …

$25.00

Updating cart…

Nasal Notocanthus – Shaw and Nodder – 1802

Over two hundred year old and still in fine condition.

Original and rather striking hand coloured copper engraving of the Notocanthus Nasus or Nasal Notocanthus. Described by Shaw as a having short prickles along the back and a nose-like snout.

The genera Acanthonotus instituted by Dr Bloch. Inhabits the Indian Ocean including in the deeps of Western Australia at the time of writing Shaw noted that “the history and manner (of the fish) are entirely unknown”

Price $190.00 nicely framed in gilt with cream black cored mat board. It works its lovely ….

Price unframed $90.00

Unusual and rather decorative

$90.00

Updating cart…

Falco Pygargus the Hen-Harrier – Fine Copperplate engraving by Susemihl – Published c1800

Red Kangaroo – Rene Primevere Lesson – Published Paris in 1838

La Fumee Noire – Gazette du Bon Ton Pochoir – Ludvik Strimple – 1914

Buffon’s Natural History – 180 Hand Coloured Plates in 31 Volumes – Paris 1827

Kim Philby and other Russian Spy Celebrities – Russian Stamp Set 1990

Nasal Notocanthus – Shaw and Nodder – 1802

Product Categories